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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya reviews preparedness and activities of all Major Ports to deal with COVID-19 outbreak
In connection with the COVID-19 outbreak, Minister of State  for Shipping Shri Mansukh Mandaviya today reviewed situation at all major ports regarding cargo handling, SOP, payment to casual labourers, etc., through video conferencing, with all the Chairpersons of ports and Director General, Shipping in this pandemic situation.
More than 90% of exim cargo is handled through ports. For proper and smooth maintenance of the supply chain, the Ministry of Shipping is taking all-round measures. For easy movement of cargo at ports, the Ministry of Shipping has prepared Standard Operating Procedures  to be adhered at all ports to fight against COVID-19.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 270
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage achieves 96 crore landmark milestone
More than 46 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achieved 96 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 46 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10375521
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2nd Dose
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9047630
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18359763
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2nd Dose
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15427513
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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388612517
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2nd Dose
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105638123
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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166622780
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2nd Dose
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84391671
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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105117319
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2nd Dose
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60299208
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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689087900
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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274804145
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Total
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963892045
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 12th October, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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95
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2nd Dose
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10451
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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500
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2nd Dose
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27194
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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1679612
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2nd Dose
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1486314
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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439062
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2nd Dose
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482476
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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232514
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2nd Dose
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265674
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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2351783
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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2272109
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Total
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4623892
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Finance
CGST Commissionerate, Belapur arrests proprietor for GST fraud to the tune of Rs 26 crores
The CGST Commissionerate, Belapur under CGST Mumbai Zone has busted a fake ITC network and arrested the proprietor of M/s. Amarnath Enterprises, Navi Mumbai for availing and passing on of fake Input Tax Credit  of Rs 26.28 Crore by issuing bogus invoices to the tune of Rs 132.7 Crores.
Based on a tip off received from Central Intelligence Unit of CGST Mumbai Zone an investigation was initiated, which revealed that only invoices were issued and no supply of goods had taken place. Evidence gathered during the investigation and confession of the proprietor indicated that an offence, as specified in Section 132 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, was being committed with full disregard to the statutory provisions, with an intention to defraud the Government of its due revenue. Thus he was arrested under Section 69 of the CGST Act on 24.02.2022 and produced before the court on the same day, who has remanded him to judicial custody for 14 days.
This case is a part of special Anti-Evasion drive launched by CGST, Mumbai Zone against the fraudsters and tax evaders who are creating unhealthy competition for compliant taxpayers and defrauding the Government exchequer. Belapur Commissionerate has detected tax evasion of Rs. 1138.59 Crore and arrested 4 persons, in the financial year 2021-22. The CGST department is using data analytics and network analysis tools to identify fake ITC networks and other tax evaders. Department is going to intensify its drive against the fraudsters and tax evaders in the coming days and months.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President congratulates ISRO for the successful launch of India’s first Solar Mission, Aditya -L1
The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today hailed the successful launch of Aditya-L1, Bharat’s inaugural solar mission and congratulated the scientists and engineers at Indian Space Research Organisation  for accomplishing this remarkable feat. Expressing optimism, he emphasized that this mission would greatly deepen our understanding of the solar system.
In a X post, the Vice-President said;
“The successful launch of Bharat’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1 opens a glorious new chapter in our space journey!
I congratulate the scientists and engineers at @isro on this remarkable milestone. This stellar achievement would certainly contribute richly to our understanding of the solar system.”
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Civil Aviation disbursed about Rs 30 crores during FY 2022-23 under PLI Scheme for Drones and Drone Components.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has disbursed an amount of Rs. 30 crores  to the beneficiaries during FY 2022-23 under the PLI Scheme for Drones and Drone Components.
To promote the indigenous drone industry, the government notified the Production Linked Incentive  scheme for drones and drone components on 30th September 2021. The step was widely welcomed by academia and industry experts. This scheme has multiple features to help the industry such as:
The total incentive is Rs. 120 crore spread over three financial years. It is nearly double the combined turnover of all domestic drone manufacturers in FY 2020-21.
For this scheme, the PLI rate is 20% of the value addition which is one of the highest among PLI schemes.
Under this scheme, the value addition is calculated as the annual sales revenue from drones and drone components  minus the purchase cost  of drone and drone components.
The PLI rate is kept constant at 20% for all three years, which is an exceptional treatment for the drone industry in the country.
The Minimum value addition norm has been at 40% of net sales for drones and drone components instead of 50% which is another exceptional treatment for the industry.
The eligibility norm for MSMEs and startups is at nominal levels.
The coverage of the scheme includes developers of drone-related software also.
PLI for a manufacturer is capped at 25% of the total annual outlay. This allows for the widening of the number of beneficiaries.
In case a manufacturer fails to meet the threshold for the eligible value addition for a particular financial year, she will be allowed to claim the lost incentive in the subsequent year if she makes up the shortfall in the subsequent year.
A provisional list of 23 PLI beneficiaries was released on 6th July 2022. The beneficiaries include 12 drone manufacturers and 11 drone component manufacturers.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Record fertilizer sale of 111.61 lakh MT during April-June 2020
(Amid National level covid -19 lockdown, Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers had a record sale of Fertilizers to farmer community.
During April-June 2020 POS sale of fertilizers to farmers was 111.61 lakh MT which is 82.81 % higher than the last year sale of 61.05 lakh MT during the same period.
During this period 64.82 lakh MT of Urea , 22.46 lakh MT of DAP , and 24.32 lakh MT of COMPLEX Fertilizers  were sold to farmer community.
Despite lot of movement restrictions due to National level COVID-19 lockdown, with the concerted efforts of Department of Fertilizers, M/o Railways, State Governments and Ports, production and supply of fertilizers in the country is going on without hindrance.
This is in line with the commitment made by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers to ensure availability of fertilizers to farmers for the upcoming Kharif season.
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri D V Sadananda Gowda has said, We are closely monitoring the stock and availability of Fertilizers to the farmers during Kharif season. State Government have been provided Sufficient stock of the Fertilizers. He said we are in touch with State Agriculture Ministers. Shri Gowda said his Ministry is committed to ensure availability of fertilizers to the farmer community before sowing time.
On 30th June, 73 Fertilizer Rakes moved from plants & ports. This is the highest movement of fertilizers in a single day. One Rake carries 3000 MT of load at a time.
Government of India , Under Essential Commodities Act has allowed operation of Fertilizers plants in the country so that agriculture sector may not feel the heat of lockdown.
As loading and unloading of fertilizers are in full swing at fertilizer plants, railway stations and ports, no compromise is made with precautions to avoid COVID-19. Masks and all other preventive equipments are provided to labours and all other working staff.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
DPIIT Notifies Quality Order for LPG Rubber Hose
Will Enhance Safety of Domestic Commercial & Industrial Users
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has notified Quality Control for LPG Rubber Hose for Liquefied Petroleum Gas .It will come into effect from 1st August 2020.
All rubber hoses used for domestic, commercial and industrial applications will have to conform to IS 9573. This will ensure enhanced safety of domestic commercial and industrial users.Rubber hose for LPG will bear this standard mark of the Bureau of Indian Standards .
The BISwill be the certifying and enforcingauthority forrubber hose for LPG.
The latest version of Indian Standards, including the amendments issued by BIS from time to time,will apply from the date of such notification.
Ministry of Defence
Joint Naval Annual Quality Conclave  to be held in Visakhapatnam on September 05, 2019
The Joint Naval Annual Quality Conclave  under the theme ‘Transformation of QA Paradigm: Opportunities and Challenges’ will be hosted by the Naval Quality Assurance Establishments under the aegis of Director General Quality Assurance , Ministry of Defence in Visakhapatnam on September 05, 2019. Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Naval Command will be the Chief Guest for the annual event.
A group of eminent leaders and apex level leadership of large organisations will be delivering keynote addresses during the JNAQC. The guest speakers include Dr Tessy Thomas, DS & DG , DRDO, Rear Admiral Kalidoss Srinivas, Project Director Ship Building Centre, Rear Admiral SK Nair, Assistant Chief of Materiel , Rear Admiral S Chaubey , CMD ECIL, Rear Admiral Surendra Ahuja, , MD Boeing India, Rear Admiral Shekhar Mital, , MD & CEO CEMS India Ltd, Cmde Siddharth Mishra , CMD BDL and Shri R Muralidharan, Chief Technology Officer Tata Power SED. In addition, a large number of senior officers from Indian Navy, Indian Army, DRDO, MoD including academia will be participating in the event.
The second session will focus on ‘Quality Challenges of Emerging Technologies’ in which Rear Admiral SK Nair, NM, ACOM  will provide insights on Management of Emerging Technologies in Indian Navy.
It is envisaged that the Conclave will provide a vibrant environment for stimulating discussions on all aspects pertaining to Transformation of QA Paradigm and will benefit all stakeholders by enabling cross-fertilisation of ideas and best practices from diverse fields
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Shri Narayan Rane, Union Minister for MSME launched Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme  for Services Sector.
On the second day of MSME North East Conclave, Union Minister for MSME, Shri Narayan Rane today launched the Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme  for services sector in the presence of senior officers of the Ministry of MSME at Guwahati. The scheme will help in meeting the technology related requirements of enterprises in the services sector and has a provision of 25% capital subsidy for procurement of Plant & Machinery and service equipments through institutional credit to the SC-ST MSEs without any sector specific restrictions on technology upgradation
Shri Rane also felicitated SC/ST Entrepreneurs of the North-eastern region and urged the youth to take up the entrepreneurship to become job givers than job seekers. Shri Rane assured the youth that no stone will be left unturned by the Ministry of MSME in their journey to become successful entrepreneurs. He emphasized that inclusive growth of MSME Sector is complete only with the contribution from North-East. He stated that favorable policies of the Government of India and different schemes/programmes implemented by Ministry of MSME, specially for marginalized sections of the society, are helping the region to realize its full potential.
Shri Rane also awarded certificates to the successful trainees of the NSIC Training Center, Guwahati and visited the Stalls of SC-ST entrepreneurs at the Exhibition Centre supported by Ministry of MSME. He stated that such activities provide an opportunity to MSME entrepreneurs, especially women and SC/ST entrepreneurs to show-case their skill/products and create new opportunities for growth and attain self-reliance.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Films Division plans to observe World Environment Day in its own style - by streaming documentary films online
Living the Natural Way and Vanishing Glacier will be streamed online and will be available for free viewing on Films Division's website and YouTube Channel tomorrow, 5th June 2020.
Film as a medium can reach wider audience and has the ability to create awareness in general public or the viewers. Films Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting strives to create environment awareness in public through its films, even when the cinema halls and theatres across the country remain closed inorder to fight the Pandemic.
Living the Natural Way  is a story about Mishing tribes living on a small island in the Brahmaputra and how changing climate and environment has shattered and challenged their traditional way of living.
Vanishing Glacier  shares concern about the abnormal melting of glaciers due to global warming and its impact on environment.
How/Where to watch?
Those interested can watch the films online by visiting www.filmsdivision.org. The films are available under “Documentary of the Week” section. One can also watch these on Films Division's YouTube channel. Spread the word among friends and loved ones
The World Environment Day is celebrated across the globe to create awareness and to encourage action for protection of environment and Films Division has contributed to this cause by producing, over a period of time, a number of meaningful documentary films including Public Service Announcement  shorts for screening across the cinemas to create awareness.
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Cabinet
Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and Palestine on cooperation in the field of Information Technology and Electronics
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Palestine on Cooperation in the field of Information Technology and Electronics 
The MoU intends to promote closer co-operation in the areas of e-Governance, m-Governance, e-Public Services Delivery, cyber security, software technology parks, start-ups ecosystem etc.
The MoU shall come into effect from date of signature of the parties and shall remain in force for a period of 5 years. The MoU shall be implemented by establishing a Working Group on IT&E composed of representatives of the two Parties. Bilateral Cooperation in ICT domain both B2B and G2G will be enhanced. It envisages improving B2B collaboration leading to employment opportunities.
Background:
India has strong political support to the Palestinian cause at international and bilateral levels. India has been contributing material and technical assistance to the Palestinian people. The MOU on cooperation in the field of IT&E was initiated during the 1st Session of JCM in November, 2016.After several negotiations draft MoU was finalised and signed during the VVIP visit from Palestine in May 2017.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Status of Avian Influenza in the country
After confirmation of Avian Influenza positive samples from ICAR-NIHSAD in poultry  of Panchkula district, Haryana, positive cases of Avian Influenza in migratory birds were reported in Shivpuri, Rajgarh, Shajapur, Agar, Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh,Zoological Park, Kanpur, Uttar Pradeshand Pratapgarh and Dausadistricts of Rajasthan. The Department has issued advisory to the affected States so as to avoid further spread of disease.So far, the disease has been confirmed from sevenstates .
Reports of unusual mortality of birds have been received from State of Chhattisgarh inthe night of 08/01/2021 and morning of 09/01/2021 inpoultry and wild birds in Balod district, Chhattisgarh. The State has constituted RRT teams for emergency situation and also sent the samples to designated laboratory.
Further, reports of unusual mortality in ducks have also been received from Sanjay lake, Delhi. Samples have been sent to the designated laboratory for testing. Samples of dead crows have also been sent to NIHSAD from Mumbai, Thane, Dapoli, Parbhani and Beed districts of Maharashtra for confirmation of AI.
Meanwhile culling operations have been completed in both the affected districts of Kerala andPost Operational Surveillance Programme guidelines have been issued to the State of Kerala.Central teams deployed to visit the affected states of Kerala, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh for monitoring and for epidemiological investigation have reached Kerala.
In a communication to the Chief Secretaries /Administrators of the States/UTs, Secretary DAHD requested State Animal Husbandry departments to ensure effective communication and coordination with Health authorities for close vigilance of the disease status and avoid any chances of jumping of the disease into humans.Besides increasing surveillancearound water bodies, live bird markets, zoos, poultry farms, etc. proper disposal of carcass, and strengthening of bio-security in poultry farms have to be ensured. States were alsorequested to be prepared for any eventuality of Avian lnfluenza and were requested toensure sufficient stock of PPE kits and accessories required for culling operations. Chief Secretaries / Administrators were requested to
arrange to issue appropriate advisories to quell consumer reactions, affected by rumorsand increase awareness regarding safety of poultry or poultry products that are safe forconsumption following boiling/ cooking procedures. The DAHD’ssupport to the states was also ensured.
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Ministry of Education
Students to continue their learning by making full use of the available digital e-Learning platforms – Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Union HRD Minister appeals to students, teachers and parents to follow Janata Curfew on 22nd March, 2020
Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ asked students to continue their learning by making full use of the available digital e-Learning platforms during the period the educational institutions are closed as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. The Minister has also urged educational institutions to promote digital learning and make students aware of the various digital/e-learning platforms which are provided by MHRD for online education. The Minister also appealed tostudents, teachers and parents to follow ‘Janata Curfew’the clarion call of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 22nd March, 2020.
Some of the digital initiatives/platforms of Ministry of HRD available for school education are as follows:
- DIKSHA:
Diksha has more than 80000 e-Books for class 12th created by CBSE, NCERT and States/UTs which are available in multiple languages. The content can also be viewed through QR code on textbooks. This app can be downloaded from iOS and Google Play Store:Website: https://diksha.gov.in or https://seshagun.gov.in/shagun
- e-PATHSHALA:
In this web portal NCERT has deployed 1886 audios, 2000 videos, 696 e- e-books  and 504 Flip Books for classes 1st to 12th in different languages. Mobile app is available.Website: http://epathshala.nic.in or http://epathshala.gov.in
- National Repository of Open Educational Resources :
NROER portal has a total of 14527 files including 401 collections, 2779 documents, 1345 interactive, 1664 audios, 2586 images and 6153 videos on different languages.Website: http://nroer.gov.in/welcome
The platforms of Ministry of HRD for school education are as follows Higher Education are as under:
- SWAYAM:
SWAYAM is the national online education platform hosting 1900 courses covering both school  And Higher Education  in all subjects including engineering, humanities and social sciences, law and management courses. A unique feature of SWAYAM is that, it is integrated with the conventional education. Credit transfers are possible for SWAYAM courses .Website: swayam.gov.in
- SWAYAM PRABHA
Has 32 D2H TV channels transmitting educational contents on 24/7 basis. These channels are available for viewing all across all across the country using DD free Dish set top box and antenna. The channel schedule and other details are available in the portal. The channels cover both school education  And Higher Education  in arts, Science, commerce, performing arts, Social Sciences and Humanities subjects, engineering, technology, law, medicine, agriculture.Website: swayamprabha.gov.in
The access/ login in to all the above platforms/facilities are free. In addition to above, students may take up projects to be done at home under 'Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat', 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan', 'Ban on Single Use Plastic' and 'Fit India' programmes of the Government of India.
Ministry of Defence
Southern Star AWWA International Women's Day
Pune, 8 March 2022
International Women’s Day was celebrated by Southern Star AWWA under the banner “IndradhanushAasmankiAur” in Pune by holding a series of events. Painting and Handicraft Exhibition was held at SGS Mall on 05 & 06 March 2022 followed by an exhibition at Maitri Complex, Camp Pune on 08 March 2022 to showcase the talent of over 20 budding artists of AWWA fraternity. In addition, under the SukanyaSamriddhiYojana , baby girls born between 01 Dec 2021 & 31 Jan 2022 were felicitated by presenting Aadhar Cards and opening of the SSY account with suitable seed money. The same is being done by all formations of Southern Star AWWA.PIB Pune | M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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